Joey Chestnut Proclaims Return To Nathan’s Scorching Canine Consuming Contest

Joey Chestnut simply introduced he’ll be competing within the Nathan’s Scorching Canine Consuming Contest this 12 months … formally ending his beef with the annual Fourth of July custom.

“I am thrilled to be returning to the Nathan’s Well-known Fourth of July Scorching Canine Consuming Contest,” Jaws mentioned minutes in the past. “This occasion means the world to me. It’s a cherished custom, a celebration of American tradition, and an enormous a part of my life.”

As we beforehand reported, the world’s hottest eater didn’t take part within the 2024 contest because of his sponsorship with Unattainable Meals … with Chestnut and Main League Consuming disagreeing on whether or not it went towards the principles.

Chestnut — a 16-time scorching canine champion — addressed the drama in his assertion … saying, “Whereas I’ve and proceed to associate with quite a lot of corporations, together with some within the plant-based house, these relationships had been by no means a battle with my love for decent canines. To be clear: Nathan’s is the one scorching canine firm I’ve ever labored with.”

“I respect that there have been variations in interpretation, however I’m grateful we’ve been capable of finding frequent floor,” he added.

“I am excited to be again on the Coney Island stage, doing what I dwell to do, and celebrating the Fourth of July with scorching canines in my fingers!”

This all traces up with what we had been advised final week — that each side badly needed Chestnut again on board for 2025.

The man who received final 12 months — Patrick Bertoletti — advised us it did not really feel proper with out Jaws round … and he would like to see his buddy on stage subsequent month, though it meant he’d in all probability lose his mustard belt within the course of.

Bertoletti ate 58 tube steaks to win all of it final 12 months … and Joey downed 83 in a one-on-one together with his longtime rival, Takeru Kobayashi, weeks later.